LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 for unnecessary contact with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game, which caused a lower back injury to the Heat star. The flagrant foul 2 came after officials reviewed the play, which occurred amid a fast break following a blocked shot. Ball’s $25,000 fine for profanity in a post-game interview added to the total.

Adebayo exited after 11 minutes, impacting Miami’s chances as they lost 127-126 in overtime. Ball scored the game-winner with 4.7 seconds left, drawing criticism from Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who called the play “dangerous” and “stupid.”.